home office, home library, vaulted ceiling, custom built-in bookshelves

James Balston

We used a delicious green on the wall of this home office (Benjamin Moore "Bunker Hill Green"). The office is perfect Feng Shui for the homeowner, whose element is Wood. In Feng Shui, the color green represents wood. Interior design and photo by Jennifer A. Emmer

This soothing office encompasses everything this homeowner loved, trips to Greece, the spring season and natural elements, not to mention the pastel pinks and greens. The pictures evoke a soothing feel and the houseplants allow for a more productive workspace.

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

The view into the foyer was also important now that the desk faced the window and door. A piece of art from another room was moved to create visual depth and offer a place to rest her eyes after working on the computer. Design: Carol Lombardo Weil; Photograp[hy: Salis Brandography

The study in our SW17 Heaver Estate family home is grand and elegant, and full of original period details like the tiled fire surround and cornicing. We added new carpet, panelling, a faded Persian rug and painted it green to make it feel more premium

This is the closet in that second guest room, now a living space, that we converted into a guest office. We removed the doors, added the desk and installed a flat screen that is out of site except when you are seated on the sofa or in the chair, visible but invisible. Sleek modern look with brushed nickel accents continued. Photo Credit: Robert Thien

photo by Aidin Mariscal

Unter der Dachschräge, direkt am Fenster wurde ein Schreibtisch mit Stauraum, 2 Regalen und Schüben eingebaut. Die Schreibtischoberfläche ist aus Linoleum. Angrenzet geht es in den Schlafbereich über. Die Deckenleuchte Vertigo sorgt für ein tolles Stimmungslicht

Great home office room packed with function. The table moves easily to make the room serve multiple functions. Window seat adds to the storage space and seating space. Chocolate espresso finish.

Quiana Marie Photography Bohemian + Eclectic Design

Bright fantastic home office with two new double hung windows. Two new white replacement windows look perfect over this contemporary corner desk, and let in tons of light and provide superb energy efficiency. Find out more about getting new windows from Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey, NYC, Staten Island and The Bronx.

File drawers were incorporated into the desk storage for an element of organization.